Graduate Recruitment Consultant

Posted 28 August 2025
Salary £29,000 + benefits & uncapped commission (OTE in excess of £35,000 in the first 18-24 months)
LocationCity of London
Job type Permanent
Discipline Recruitment
ReferenceJARSGRCLDN2808
Contact NameJo Dufficy

Job description

Job Title: Graduate Trainee Recruitment Consultant
Location: London (Cornhill)
Salary: £29,000 basic + Uncapped Commission (No Thresholds)
Contract: Full-Time, Permanent (8:30pm – 5:30pm Mon-Thurs with 4pm Finish on Fridays)
Start Date: Immediate or flexible for the right candidate

Kick-Start Your Career in Recruitment with James Andrews Recruitment Solutions

Are you a recent graduate looking for a career that offers fast progression, excellent training, and high earning potential?

We’re hiring ambitious and driven graduates to join our growing team in London as Trainee Recruitment Consultants. This is your opportunity to join one of the UK’s most respected recruitment companies, recognised in Recruiter's HOT 100 Companies 2024, awarded the People's Platform Award for Outstanding Company Culture (2023) and accredited with Investors in People Gold status.

What’s in It for You?

💰£29,000 starting salary

💸Uncapped commission from day one – no thresholds

📈 Clear career progression to Senior Consultant in as little as 18 months, and management within 3 years

🧠12-week structured training programme with full support from your manager and team

🏢 Become a specialist in one of our core divisions: Human Resources, Legal & Governance, Finance, Social Housing, or Property Management

Additional Benefits Include:

🌴 26 days annual leave + bank holidays (rising to 31 days with service)

🩺 Life Assurance, optional Dental Plan & Private Health Insurance

🤝 Supportive and collaborative team culture based on respect, transparency, collaboration, and growth

What You’ll Be Doing:

  • Manage the full 360 recruitment process: from business development to candidate placement

  • Build and maintain long-term client and candidate relationships

  • Consult and advise clients on hiring strategies

  • Source, screen and place the best talent within your chosen specialist sector

  • Work in a target-driven, fast-paced environment, supported by a close-knit team

Who We’re Looking For:

We welcome applications from graduates from any discipline, especially those with experience in hospitality, retail, sales or customer service.

Key qualities for success include:
Excellent verbal and written communication
Confidence and resilience
Ambition and a desire to progress
Strong work ethic and self-motivation
Ability to multitask and work in a high-pressure environment
A true team player

Apply Today

If you're ready to launch a rewarding career in recruitment with full training, real progression, and no ceiling on your earnings — we want to hear from you.